Long considered either pests or figures of cartoon fun, rabbits are in fact the most popular pets after cats and dogs in the United States. In Stories Rabbits Tell, Susan E. Davis and Margo DeMello explore the relationship between rabbits and people throughout time, from the perspectives of natural history, cultural anthropology and the current debate over animal consciousness. Stories Rabbits Tell is destined to become an indispensable guide for the increasing number of people interested in caring for and finding out more about these intriguing creatures.

From the Publisher:Examines the behavior and biology of rabbits as well as the rabbit's place in history as a pet, prey, and mythic figure.